Field Trip: Onslow Island of SNWR

(Member registration opens 10/5; nonmembers on 10/12)

Onslow Island is a section of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, consisting of an elevated area of dikes and water impoundments immediately adjacent to the Savannah River. For several years its impoundments have been nearly dry and so many now have shrubs and small trees in them. However, in October 2024, some were being used as dredge spoils sites. So we hope there will still be more nutrients and water, which we also hope will attract our wintering ducks and shorebirds. 

Join trip leader Simon “Chip” Walker for a leisurely birding hike of less than 2 miles, to and along the impoundments.  Chip will bring a spotting scope. No facilities. Footing is uneven on the infrequently mowed grassy dikes. We usually spend about 2 hours, more or less, depending on what birds are there. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and bug spray. 

Onslow is only open on Wednesdays. This property is very exposed, with no protection from the weather. If the weather looks really nasty, especially if very windy, we will postpone to the next Wednesday that your leader is available. Watch for messages from the leader that morning.